Description
The Dell PowerEdge R550 is a 1U rack server designed for high-density enterprise workloads. With 16 small form factor (SFF) drive bays, SSD storage, and advanced RAID support, it provides excellent I/O performance and storage scalability. This configuration is ideal for businesses requiring fast, reliable, and high-availability storage solutions.
Processor (CPU)
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Intel Xeon Silver 4310
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12 Cores / 24 Threads
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Enterprise-class processor
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Optimized for virtualization, databases, and business applications
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Balanced performance and energy efficiency
Ideal for:
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Virtual machine hosting
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High-speed application servers
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Database and ERP systems
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Business-critical workloads
Memory
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16GB ECC RDIMM
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Registered memory for enhanced stability and reliability
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Suitable for enterprise server workloads
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Expandable for future memory upgrades
Storage Configuration
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16 x 2.5” SFF Drive Bays
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Installed: 480GB SSD
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High-speed storage for I/O-intensive applications
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Supports enterprise-grade SAS/SATA SSDs or HDDs
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Hot-plug drives for easy maintenance
Perfect for:
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Virtualization storage pools
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High-performance database workloads
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Backup and disaster recovery arrays
RAID Controller
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PERC H755 Advanced RAID Controller
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RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 6 / 10 / 50 / 60 support
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Improves storage performance and reliability
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Ideal for high-density, high-availability environments
Networking
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Broadcom 5720 Dual-Port 1GbE Onboard
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Reliable enterprise connectivity
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Reduces latency in storage and network operations
Form Factor
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1U Rack Server
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Space-efficient deployment
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Ideal for high-density racks and data centers
Technical Specifications Table
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Dell PowerEdge R550 |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack |
| Drive Bays | 16 x 2.5” SFF |
| Processor | Intel Xeon Silver 4310 |
| Memory | 16GB ECC RDIMM |
| Storage | 480GB SSD |
| RAID Controller | PERC H755 |
| Network | Broadcom 5720 Dual-Port 1GbE |
| Enterprise | Yes |













